Ian and Aaron talk about Ian’s new side project….which already has a domain name (!?!) before digging deep into an even bigger bombshell: Steve is leaving Try Hard? Sponsored by Bento , WorkOS , NativePHP for Mobile , ForwardMX , and Laracon US 2025 Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical? Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more. (00:00) - Ian's Side Project (30:27) - The Reveal (39:34) - The Business Side (52:57) - Setting Sail... (01:03:22) - Digging Into The Past (01:24:04...
Jun 24, 2025•1 hr 44 min•Ep. 89
Ian and Aaron talk about UI Kits in the era of AI, dreams of being at Laracon, Aaron’s next steps, Ian’s mysterious side project, and more. Sponsored by Bento , WorkOS , NativePHP for Mobile , ForwardMX , and Laracon US 2025 Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical? Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more. (00:00) - Father's Day (10:49) - The New Focus (16:53) - UI Kits in the AI Era (23:12) - A Tailwind UI Story (35:51) - What's Next For Try Hard (42:32) - Dreams of Laracon (...
Jun 17, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 88
Ian and Aaron talk about Ian’s new love of Codex, what happened after “panic mode”, Aaron’s weekend with the guys, and more. Sponsored by Bento , WorkOS , NativePHP for Mobile , ForwardMX , and Laracon US 2025 Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical? Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more. (00:00) - Table Captaining (11:49) - Ads Work! (13:42) - Panic Mode Update (27:48) - Make It Recurring (35:12) - Irons In The Fire (42:20) - Ian ❤️ Codex (54:58) - Aaron's Weekend With Hum...
Jun 10, 2025•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 87
Ian and Aaron talk about the disastrous Screencasting.com launch and what’s next for Aaron, Steve, and Try Hard. Sponsored by Bento , WorkOS , ForwardMX , and Laracon US 2025 Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical? Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more. (00:00) - AI Aaron Follow Up (02:51) - Existential Crisis Mode (24:35) - A Concept of a Plan (42:25) - What's The Prescription? (54:12) - Other Ideas (01:01:06) - A Callback Links: https://screencasting.com/ SparkToro Jason...
Jun 03, 2025•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 86
Ian and Aaron discuss the need for an AI Newsletter, being beamed up to the mothership, web components, and more. Sponsored by Bento , WorkOS , NativePHP for Mobile , and Laracon US 2025 Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical? Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more. (00:00) - Cushy W-2's (03:29) - New Madness (15:28) - Aaron's Very Good Tweet (22:50) - AI Newsletter (33:40) - A Theory About The World (39:28) - A Love Letter To....Rails? (48:05) - Weekend Breakfast (56:49) -...
May 27, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 85
Ian and Aaron discuss a certain viral tweet about Livewire, the benefits of being a regular, Aaron's video about Cloudflare, & more. Sponsored by Bento , WorkOS , NativePHP for Mobile , and Laracon US 2025 Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical? Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more. (00:00) - Ian's New Toy (02:40) - Weekend Update (16:37) - Being a Regular (29:09) - The Viral Livewire Tweet (46:46) - Aaron's Cloudflare Interview (52:26) - Affiliates Links: Tickrmeter ...
May 20, 2025•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 84
Ian and Aaron talk about getting feisty on Twitter, a possible AI bubble, NativePHP, an awesome game idea for Laracon, and more. Sponsored by Bento , WorkOS , NativePHP for Mobile , and Laracon US 2025 Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical? Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more. (00:00) - 93 Degrees (06:39) - Aaron Gets Feisty (18:19) - AI Bubble? (24:56) - Vector Follow Up (35:26) - Party Follow Up (41:38) - Native PHP Revenue (48:58) - Aaron's Platform Overhaul Links: L...
May 13, 2025•58 min•Ep. 83
Ian and Aaron give updates on the Mostly Technical Party & what's new with Try Hard Studios before talking a little bit about politics (tariffs!), using AI, and more. Sponsored by Bento , WorkOS , Native PHP for Mobile , and Laracon US 2025 Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical? Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more. (00:00) - Hanging In There (06:53) - Twin Dad Meetup Update (15:28) - Mostly Technical Party Update (24:27) - Try Hard Studios Update (31:28) - Mini Pack...
May 06, 2025•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 82
Ian and Aaron are joined by Taylor Otwell to discuss the Mostly Technical Party at Laracon, what exactly Taylor does on a day-to-day basis, how they all use AI, and so much more. Sponsored by Bento , WorkOS , Native PHP for Mobile , and Laracon US 2025 Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical? Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more. (00:00) - Revenge of the Sith (09:18) - The Big Announcement (12:00) - Laracon US (14:57) - Taylor's Day-to-Day (21:57) - Forge Updates (28:00) -...
Apr 29, 2025•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 81
Ian and Aaron discuss their respective trips to Vegas and Miami, Aaron's latest video, making new friends in real life, & more. Sponsored by Bento , WorkOS , Native PHP for Mobile , and Laracon US 2025 Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical? Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more. (00:00) - Back from Vegas (17:26) - Marker 237 (17:26) - Mostly Technical Day Zero Party (21:38) - React Miami (39:49) - Fusion Follow Up (43:11) - Aaron's New Video (57:00) - Twin Dads Links:...
Apr 23, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 80
Ian and Aaron discuss upcoming travel to Miami & Vegas, Aaron's new 'Dead Drop" command, the future of Fusion, & more. Sponsored by Bento , WorkOS , Native PHP for Mobile , and Laracon US 2025 Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical? Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more. (00:00) - Rebounding (11:46) - Heading To React Miami (16:01) - Vegas Baby, Vegas (22:56) - Dead Drop (32:15) - Update on Fusion (57:58) - Ian's Computer Follow Up (01:02:46) - Projects, Hobbies &a...
Apr 15, 2025•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 79
Ian and Aaron discuss Ian's trip to PHP x NYC, Aaron's new art, how to try to thrive if you think a recession is coming, and so much more. Sponsored by Bento and WorkOS . Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical? Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more. (00:00) - A Billionaire Sighting (06:22) - PHP × NYC (14:25) - Follow Up (18:28) - Aaron's Art (27:51) - Ian's New Computer (39:34) - Screencasting.com (45:23) - Adapting to a Recession (01:03:20) - Conference Talk Links: Jerry...
Apr 08, 2025•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 78
Recorded live after PHP × NYC with Ben Holmen, John Drexler, Daniel Coulbourne, Chris Morrell, Ian Landsman, Dave Hicking, and Joe Tannenbaum. Considering we're all podcasters, we decided to sit down and discuss the most important issues of the day: Trader Joe's in basements, Poker, Day 2 Soup, Chess.com, something called "The Pizza Belt", and so much more.
Apr 07, 2025•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 77
Aaron is joined this week by Adam Wathan to talk about everything from Disney Cruises to what he wants to do on YouTube and a whole lot more. Sponsored by Bento and WorkOS . Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical? Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more. (00:00) - The Disney Debate (03:27) - Zero MRR (05:15) - YouTube Stuff (13:38) - Course Talk (23:33) - Competitive Advantage (42:48) - Building A Course Platform (52:59) - Tailwind's YouTube Strategy (01:23:31) - Nanny Talk ...
Apr 01, 2025•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 76
Ian and Aaron discuss Ian's trip to Disney World, Aaron's adventures with Reddit & Hacker News, building a new billing system, and so much more. Sponsored by Bento , Stream , Laravel Cloud , and PHP Tek 2025 . Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical? Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more. (00:00) - Disney World (17:01) - Follow Up (22:03) - Aaron's Newsletter (25:59) - Bookmarking Situation (40:02) - Reddit & Hacker News (52:29) - Building A Billing System (01:17:40...
Mar 25, 2025•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 75
Aaron is joined this week by Jordan Gal (Ian's off at Disney World) to discuss everything from finding product market fit for his new product Rosie to the Try Hard business model and so much more. Sponsored by Bento , Stream , Laravel Cloud , and PHP Tek 2025 . Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical? Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more. (00:00) - #1 Topic (02:47) - What Makes A Podcast Compelling? (33:43) - Early Product Market Fit (57:06) - Fighting The Bootstrap Ideolo...
Mar 18, 2025•2 hr 4 min•Ep. 74
Ian and Aaron talk about scheduling your day, Aaron's newsletter, setting big goals, and a whole more. Sponsored by Bento , Stream , Laravel Cloud , and PHP Tek 2025 . Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical? Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more. Links: Chris Morrell on Bluesky Steve Carell with gray hair 'What Is The Cosmere?' Jesse Hanley's eyepatch photo Lex.page Aaron's Newsletter...
Mar 11, 2025•56 min•Ep. 73
Ian and Aaron discuss Aaron's viral tweet, more problems with HVAC, accountability for your own time, and so much more. Sponsored by Bento , Stream , Laravel Cloud , and PHP Tek 2025 . Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical? Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more. (00:00) - Video Game Historian (14:01) - Do Up A Prototype (19:38) - A Little Business Dad (29:32) - Will AI Destroy SaaS? (39:09) - Follow Up & Feedback (44:36) - New York Muscle (01:03:32) - Talking vs. Doin...
Mar 04, 2025•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 72
Ian and Aaron discuss Aaron's day off, 90s news anchors, Laravel's Big Day, and so much more. Sponsored by Bento , Moonbase Labs , and Packetly . Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical? Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more. Links: First Watch Aaron's tweet about news Peter Jennings Calvin and Hobbes "Hang a Lantern" Laravel Shift Taylor streaming with ThePrimeagen Brandon Sanderson Steve's crazy office setup...
Feb 27, 2025•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 71
Ian and Aaron discuss why Aaron needs a hobby, HelpSpot's new logo & 20 year (!) revenue graph, microwave power settings, the release of Fusion, and so much more. Sponsored by Bento , Moonbase Labs , and Packetly . Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical? Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more. Links: Fusion Backstage Pass Taylor's tweet about a "special surprise" for the new starter kits Laravel Spark Will King's new logo for HelpSpot Home Heating Oil Thermostat Aaron's...
Feb 18, 2025•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 70
Ian and Aaron discuss the release date of Fusion, winning money at poker, ideas for Laracon swag jackets, and a whole lot more. Sponsored by Bento , Moonbase Labs , and Packetly . Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical? Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more. Links: Disney Springs The Wizarding World of Harry Potter Factorio Pot-Limit Omaha Nuxt Next.js Severance on Apple TV+ Monarch Wanderlog TripIt NativePHP for iOS John Rudolph Drexler on Bluesky Jess Archer on Bluesky S...
Feb 11, 2025•52 min•Ep. 69
Ian and Aaron discuss Aaron's reveal of Fusion at Laracon EU, the new Backstage Pass concept, the Laracon US announcement, and more. Sponsored by Bento , Moonbase Labs , and Packetly . Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical? Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more. Links: Fusion hype video Backstage Pass...
Feb 04, 2025•40 min•Ep. 68
Ian and Aaron discuss all things related to AI, Ian's new thing he built, a Rails course, and more. Sponsored by LaraJobs & Screencasting.com . Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical? Head to https://sponsor.mostlytechnical.com to learn more. (00:00) - Sleep Talk (04:00) - Ian Built Something (17:05) - Let's Talk AI (44:45) - There's A New Superman?! (51:22) - Aaron's Going To Amsterdam (56:24) - Rails Course! Links: How to drink tea (Notes on Work) Mike and the Mad Dog ChatGPT Pro Windsu...
Jan 28, 2025•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 67
Ian and Aaron discuss the importance of seeing your friends in person, why Blade needs to be as fast as possible, weapons grade social media, conferences, and a lot more. Sponsored by LaraJobs & Screencasting.com . Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical? Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more. (00:00) - What's The Good Word? (11:36) - Southern Hospitality (17:24) - Degens (20:02) - The Blade Czar (28:52) - NativePHP on iOS (36:05) - Aaron’s Laracon EU Update (45:13) - C...
Jan 21, 2025•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 66
Ian & Aaron talk about Aaron's upcoming JS library, a new course idea, "AI Aaron Francis", Disney Adults, and a lot more. Sponsored by LaraJobs , & Screencasting.com . Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical? Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more. (00:00) - Body Talk (05:18) - Ready For 2025 (19:20) - Long Plays (28:10) - New Course Idea (34:26) - Twenty Years of Grinding (39:22) - It's Actually Marketing (56:18) - About 30% Done (01:02:53) - The Panel Links: Year I...
Jan 14, 2025•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 65
Ian has a Christmas present for Aaron; the guys look back on 2024 and forward to 2025. Finally, they break down MT ad revenue for 2024 and set a goal for 2025. Gravity Falls Disclosure Solo Cowgirls with Cameras podcast
Dec 23, 2024•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 64
Ian and Aaron discuss Aaron's TUI app, what it's like being a founder over 40, "the drones", and so much more. Sponsored by LaraJobs , Screencasting.com , and CodeRabbit Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical? Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more. (00:00) - Founders Over Forty (10:54) - It's Gonna Be Bad (15:25) - Watch Guy (22:41) - TUI Is A Silly Word (38:03) - Try Hard Empire Update (58:46) - Ian Found A Budgeting App! (01:07:29) - Advertising Platform (01:12:39) - Wha...
Dec 17, 2024•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 64
Ian and Aaron talk about everything from Interstellar to the Late Night Wars of the 90s to speaking at conferences to maybe the greatest question of the week: what do you want to do when you retire? Sponsored by LaraJobs , Screencasting.com , and CodeRabbit Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical? Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more. (00:00) - Let's Not Talk About Bluesky (05:54) - Pay Homage / Respect (11:40) - Playing Some Poker (23:50) - What Do You Want To Do When You...
Dec 10, 2024•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 63
Ian and Aaron go in-depth on Aaron's highly anticipated arrival on Bluesky - what's good, what's bad, and why he doesn't like when people tell him he's using it wrong. Plus an update on ads, a big garage idea, and more. Sponsored by LaraJobs , Screencasting.com , Mailtrap , and Mailcoach . Use code MOSTLYTECHNICAL to get 3 free months when signing up for MailCoach. Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical? Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more. (00:00) - Time Was Infinite (0...
Dec 03, 2024•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 62
Ian and Aaron discuss feedback on ads for the podcast, what the heck Ian does every day, updates on the Try Hard empire, & so much more. Sponsored by Mailtrap , LaraJobs , & Screencasting.com . Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical? Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more. (00:00) - Vibes From The People (09:03) - What Does Ian Even Do (23:59) - Fitting In Side Projects (34:11) - Sales Update (38:04) - Bootstrapper Syndrome (41:14) - Extra Heaviness (46:51) - Guest ...
Nov 26, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 61
